Then he (Jesus) said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.”Luke 12:15Isn’t greed ugly? We don’t like it when we see it. Whether it’s the bonus the CEO gets paid, or the profit a company makes, or just that person at the party who takes more food than they should. Greed is ugly.But so rarely are we brave enough to loo...  Read More

1 The LORD called to Moses and spoke to him from the tent of meeting. He said, 2 “Speak to the Israelites and say to them: ‘When anyone among you brings an offering to the LORD, bring as your offering an animal from either the herd or the flock. 3 “ ‘If the offering is a burnt offering from the herd, you are to offer a male without defect. You must present it at the entrance to the tent of meeting...  Read More

I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. Ephesians 1:18-19.Saving for a rainy day isn’t easy. There’s so many other things you could be doing with your money. But when you need it - it’s great to know that you h...  Read More

I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. Ephesians 1:18-19I remember when we first launched Village Church. It was during the second NSW COVID lockdown. What does it look like to start a Church online? We didn’t...  Read More

34 Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. 35 Moses could not enter the tent of meeting because the cloud had settled on it, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. 36 In all the travels of the Israelites, whenever the cloud lifted from above the tabernacle, they would set out; 37 but if the cloud did not lift, they did not set out—unti...  Read More

3 But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people. 4 Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving. Ephesians 5:3-4I used to love obscenity, foolish talk and coarse joking. Nothing better than playing some football, yelling some...  Read More

Q1. What is the chief end of man?A. Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever.Westminster Shorter CatechismOver the coming weeks/months - it’s going to be Theology Thursdays using the Westminster Shorter Catechism as our textbook. This helpful document was put together by some faithful Christians in the 16th century to help God’s people learn what the Bible says about well… every...  Read More

Start children off on the way they should go,and even when they are old they will not turn from it. Proverbs 22:6Every Wednesday, we turn our ear to wisdom. As a parent, I'm constantly feeling out of my depth. Raising kids and particularly raising kids to trust in Jesus feels overwhelming in this culture. But the consequences if we don’t are far more overwhelming.The wise writer reminds us. Childr...  Read More

40 Then the LORD said to Moses: 2 “Set up the tabernacle, the tent of meeting, on the first day of the first month. 3 Place the ark of the covenant law in it and shield the ark with the curtain. 4 Bring in the table and set out what belongs on it. Then bring in the lampstand and set up its lamps. 5 Place the gold altar of incense in front of the ark of the covenant law and put the curtain at the e...  Read More

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ.Ephesians 1:3At Village Church, we want to be people who know the Bible. Not just things about it, but what it actually says. Why? Well, there are lots of useful things to know in life, whether we are introvert/extrovert, geography and science. All these thing...  Read More

QophMay my cry come before you, Lord;    give me understanding according to your word.May my supplication come before you;    deliver me according to your promise.May my lips overflow with praise,    for you teach me your decrees.May my tongue sing of your word,    for all your commands are righteous.May your hand be ready to help me,    for I have chosen your precepts.I long for your salvation, L...  Read More

QophI call with all my heart; answer me, Lord,    and I will obey your decrees.I call out to you; save me    and I will keep your statutes.I rise before dawn and cry for help;    I have put my hope in your word.My eyes stay open through the watches of the night,    that I may meditate on your promises.Hear my voice in accordance with your love;    preserve my life, Lord, according to your laws.Tho...  Read More